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Moolenaar helps secure funding for Pentwater Channel dredging 

May 21, 2025

PENTWATER — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that it has allocated $2.2 million for operations and maintenance of the Pentwater Harbor. Congressman John Moolenaar (R-Midland) has “strongly advocated for the project,” states a press release issued from Moolenar’s office Wednesday, May 21. “The Pentwater channel is at dangerously low water levels, risking damage to vessels attempting to navigate…

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Helicopter inspections of power lines set for June 18-21

May 21, 2025

OCEANA COUNTY — Helicopter inspections of power structures and lines will be conducted in the area June 18-21. “ITC will conduct aerial patrols of the high-voltage transmission structures and lines in Michigan from May 27 through June 30, weather permitting,” states an ITC press release. “The helicopter patrols are conducted to provide an overall status of the overhead transmission system…

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Walkerville High School’s Class of 2025 top scholars

May 20, 2025

Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. WALKERVILLE — Congratulations to the Walkerville High School Class of 2025 Valedictorian Jeffrey Margaret and Salutatorian Jaymes Conklin. Jeffrey’s college choices: Ferris State University and West Shore Community College; field of study: business; career: welding or business; GPA: 3.73; activities: digital media; work experience: helper…

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Memorial Day parade schedule

May 20, 2025

The following are parades and ceremonies scheduled in Oceana County in observance of Memorial Day, which is Monday, May 26: Ferry: 9 a.m., services begin at the North Cemetery; proceed to the South Cemetery at 9:30 a.m.; then the Otto Township Cemetery at 10 a.m.; and wrap up with a parade in town at 10:30 a.m. Hart: 11 a.m. parade…

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Police news, published May 19, 2025

May 19, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Wednesday, May 14, 2025: 5:36 p.m., malicious destruction of property — a mailbox was damaged, 1800 block of East Madison Road, Crystal Township. 6:53 p.m., a 27-year-old Montague man was cited for…

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